New Hollywood - The American New Wave

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The most notable films from an exceptional era -- from Bonnie and Clyde (1967) to Heaven's Gate (1980).

I've decided to tighten up my criteria for this list. In order to qualify:

1. The movie must have been made via a major American studio (or at least financed by);

2. and yet without studio interference;

3. between the years 1967 and 1980;

4. capture a certain grittiness, authenticity, and spirit of the times.

You'll notice that certain directors (Woody Allen, John Cassavetes, Stanley Kubrick, etc.) do not appear on this list, since they worked outside of the studio system.

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  1. 2 -

    The Graduate

    1967, in 29 top lists Check
  2. 18 +11

    Harold and Maude

    1971, in 22 top lists Check
  3. 25 +18

    Mean Streets

    1973, in 22 top lists Check
  4. 41 +28

    Coming Home

    1978, in 5 top lists Check
  5. 43 +28

    Days of Heaven

    1978, in 19 top lists Check
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Last updated on Dec 27, 2011;